January
Pool holidays are the sudden hit of the NSW summer
In NSW, hotels and holiday homes with pools are suddenly in even hotter demand for the long weekend.
Shark repellent is flying off the shelves, even if it may not work
Surf shops up and down the coast say they are selling out of devices that aim to keep predators away. But the jury is out on their effectiveness.
What to know about NSW’s shark attacks, including where not to swim
A spate of four maulings in less than 48 hours has prompted widespread beach closures across the state. Here’s what we know so far.
September 2025
What fatal shark attack means for net removal trial on Sydney beaches
A father mauled to death in a rare shark attack has been identified as a local business owner and experienced surfer.
September 2024
BYD shrugs off planned US ban of Chinese smart car software
Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD’s auto sales division for Asia-Pacific, said the Chinese EV giant had turned its attention to markets with receptive EV policies.
October 2022
Sharks in for shock this summer
A leading force in shark deterrent technology says it can put an electric field around beaches and protect swimmers as NSW eyes a rebate system to help keep divers and surfers safe this summer.
September 2021
How your fist can save a life following a shark attack
On a beach, bystanders can do a lot with their bare hands to prevent a fatality from a shark bite.
